Chickpea and tomato tagine

30 minutes

serves 2

A little effort

A fast and easy vegetarian one-pot that's both healthy and satisfying. Fresh and tinned tomatoes add plenty of flavour along with the pumpkin, onion and red pepper. But it's the paprika, ginger and saffron that give this meal for two its depth. Serve with crusty bread or couscous, if you like.

Method

Step 1

Heat a little oil in a large saucepan or casserole and add the cumin, paprika and ginger and stir. Add the vegetables and fry for 5 minutes, keeping them moving so they brown evenly.

Step 2

Add 250ml water, the saffron (if using), tomatoes and some seasoning, then bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for 10 minutes, then stir in the chickpeas and cook uncovered for a further 10 minutes until the veg is tender.